Seven B&Q, Currys and The Range heatwave bargains from cool bags to garden stools
HEADING out in the heat? You’ll need something to keep your food and drink fresh.
Whether you are spending the afternoon in your garden or going out for the day, there are ways to turn down the temperature on your snacks and tipples.
Keep your cool with these deals and ideas.
IN THE BAG: A cool bag is your first stop for putting your picnic on ice.
The Range’s Fruit Print cooler bag is £8.95 down from £12.99.
Freeze bottles of water or cartons of juice before packing them to keep food cold or buy some cheap ice blocks.
Dunelm sells a pack of three for £2.
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GET A HANDLE ON IT: If you’re carrying lots of heavy cans or boxes of food, a pull-along cooler is an essential helper.
The Coleman Wheeled 26-litre cooler was £59.99 and is now £44.99 at Mountain Warehouse, easing the load on both you and your wallet.
COOL CUP: In this heat, even a glass of wine can get warm quickly.
Keep yours chilled with Sho Pacto insulated tumbler, down from £22.99 to £12.99.
The cup, in a range of colours at shoreusable.com, can also be used to keep coffee hot in colder months.
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PARTY BAG: Keep wine and bubbly party-ready thanks to the Mixology Vinology wine bottle cooler bag, £6.50 from John Lewis.
Perfect for party gifts, just store the bag in the freezer until you head out of the door. The frozen gel in the sides of the bag keeps the wine cold.
TWO IN ONE: The Keter Go Bar Cool Stool, from £35 at B&Q, is a table and drinks chiller all in one — handy for taking to the beach or simply having close by in the garden.
COOL TUNES: A big summer hit, the Intempo Party Ice bucket with a Bluetooth speaker is down from £27.99 to £24.99 at Currys.
It is perfect if you want your music to be as chilled as your drinks.
All prices correct at time of going to press. Deals and offer subject to availability.
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EVERY drop of water counts. So if you have a garden, get set up with a water butt. Wilko has the slimline 100-litre version for £21.
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